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Madrid to Manchester

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$430.36
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$62.02–$405.05
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$164.55

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$544.28

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$556.94

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$582.26

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$51.90–$240.50

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$544.28

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$1,392.36

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$59.49

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$202.52–$329.10

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Paris Nord to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$94.93

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$101.26–$253.16
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$164.55

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21
Train from Winchester to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$139.24–$405.05

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchester
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$44.30

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$45.57–$69.62

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris
Ave. Duration:
16h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
15h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$113.92

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris
Ave. Duration:
16h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$139.24

Other operators

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Santander to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$886.04
Other from Santander to Portsmouth
Ave. Duration:
27h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$113.92–$759.47

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Manchester is to fly which costs $38.04 - $228.26 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Manchester is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $38.04 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

How far is it from Madrid to Manchester?

The distance between Madrid and Manchester is 1461 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 16h 20m and costs $380.43 - $815.22 .

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Manchester?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Madrid to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Manchester bus from?

Madrid to Manchester bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Manchester train from?

Madrid to Manchester train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Manchester?

The best way to get from Madrid to Manchester is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $38.04 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380.43 - $815.22 and takes 16h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $141.30 - $239.13 and takes 32h 45m.

Where does the Madrid to Manchester bus arrive?

Madrid to Manchester bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Manchester?

Manchester is 1h behind Madrid. It is currently 09:42 in Madrid and 08:42 in Manchester.

Where does the Madrid to Manchester train arrive?

Madrid to Manchester train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Manchester?

Book your Madrid to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid to Manchester?

Book your Madrid to Manchester bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3144+ hotels available in Manchester. Prices start at $31.27 per night.
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